Dawlish
Chef / Cook – Residential Care Home (Refurbished Kitchen) – AV1980\n Dawlish, South Devon (near Torquay & Exeter) £13.45 per hour (weekdays) | £13.85 per hour (weekends) Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available Shifts: 8:00am – 6:00pm Vacancies Available:\n\n • 1 x Part-Time Chef/Cook – 20 hours per week (2 shifts per week)\n, • 1 x Full-Time Chef/Cook – 30 hours per week (3 shifts per week)\n\n About the Role\n We are looking for passionate and reliable Chef/Cooks to join a welcoming residential care home in Dawlish. You will be working in a fully refurbished, modern kitchen, preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for elderly residents in a warm and supportive environment. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a stable, family-run service that values quality, consistency, and person-centred care. \n Key Responsibilities\n\n • Preparing and cooking fresh, balanced meals daily\n, • Catering for individual dietary and nutritional needs\n, • Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness\n, • Supporting menu planning and food variety\n, • Managing stock rotation and basic ordering\n, • Working collaboratively with care and support staff\n, • Promoting a positive dining experience for residents\n\n About You\n\n • Previous experience as a Cook or Chef (care home experience desirable but not essential)\n, • Understanding of dietary requirements in elderly care (or willingness to learn)\n, • Reliable, organised, and able to work independently\n, • Strong awareness of food hygiene standards (Level 2 Food Safety preferred)\n, • Friendly, caring approach with a passion for good food\n\n What We Offer\n\n • Competitive hourly rates: £13.45 weekdays / £13.85 weekends\n, • Stable, supportive working environment\n, • Fully refurbished, modern kitchen facilities\n, • Consistent daytime hours (8am–6pm)\n, • Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ daily lives\n, • Long-term, secure positions within a respected care home\nApply Now\n If you are a motivated Cook or Chef looking for a rewarding role in a friendly care setting, we would love to hear from you. \n Contact Myles: Email: